NFL Matchup - Tampa Bay at Detroit
Records: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) at Detroit Lions (0-10) Date: Sunday, November 23rd Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Ford Field (64,500) -- Detroit, Michigan Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Tampa Bay 5-0; Detroit 0-4 Away Record: Tampa Bay 2-3; Detroit 0-6 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Ron Pitts, Tony Boselli and Charissa Thompson All-Time Series: Detroit (27-25 -- Tampa Bay, 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 21, 2007 (Detroit, 23-16 at Detroit) Series Streak: Tampa Bay has won four of the last five meetings.
Recap: Carolina vs. Detroit
DeAngelo Williams had two rushing touchdowns while Jonathan Stewart had one on the ground as the Carolina Panthers downed the winless Detroit Lions, 31-22, at Bank of America Stadium.
Culpepper starts for Lions
The Detroit Lions will start Daunte Culpepper under center for the second straight week in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Report: Culpepper to start for Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper has reportedly been named the starter for Sunday's matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
NFL Matchup - Detroit at Carolina
Records: Detroit Lions (0-9) at Carolina Panthers (7-2) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Bank of America Stadium (73,504) -- Charlotte, North Carolina Surface: Grass Home Record: Detroit 0-4; Carolina 5-0 Away Record: Detroit 0-5; Carolina 2-2 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Ron Pitts, Tony Boselli and Charissa Thompson All-Time Series: Carolina (3-1) Last Meeting: October 16, 2005 (Carolina, 21-20 at Detroit) Series Streak: Carolina has won the last three meetings.
Recap: Detroit vs. Jacksonville
Maurice Jones-Drew ran for three touchdowns as the Jacksonville Jaguars crushed the winless Detroit Lions, 38-14, at Ford Field.
Culpepper starts for Lions
Daunte Culpepper didn't have to wait long to make his debut in a Detroit uniform as he starts under center for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Detroit QB Orlovsky out
Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky is out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a thumb injury.
Culpepper inks deal with Detroit
The Detroit Lions and free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper have signed a two-year contract on Tuesday. No other terms of the contract were disclosed.
Detroit QB Orlovsky sprains thumb
The Detroit Lions could have a new quarterback under center for Sunday's home game against Jacksonville. Whether or not that's Daunte Culpepper remains to be seen, but with Dan Orlovsky suffering from a sprained thumb the winless Lions may need a fresh signal- caller.
Culpepper, Lions agree to contract
The Detroit Lions and free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper have agreed to terms on a contract Sunday.
Recap: Chicago vs. Detroit
Rex Grossman filled in for an injured Kyle Orton and ran in the winning touchdown as the Chicago Bears came from behind to down the Detroit Lions, 27-23, at Soldier Field.
Report: Culpepper, Lions agree to contract
The Detroit Lions and free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal, which will be officially signed Monday.
Recap: Detroit vs. Washington
Santana Moss caught a touchdown and returned a punt for a score as the Washington Redskins downed the toothless Detroit Lions, 25-17, at Ford Field.
Recap: Houston vs. Detroit
Matt Schaub completed 26-of-31 throws for 267 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Houston Texans to a 28-21 victory over the Detroit Lions at Reliant Stadium.
Lions' Kitna done for season with back condition
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna was placed on the injured reserve list Tuesday due to a back injury, effectively ending his season with the club.
Cowboys make room for another Roy Williams, trade for Lions WR
The Lions and Cowboys struck a deal just before the trade deadline on Tuesday that resulted in wide receiver Roy Williams being shipped to Dallas.
Lions place Alexander on injured; Norris re-signed
The Detroit Lions announced Monday that safety Gerald Alexander has been placed on the injured reserve list. The team also re-signed fullback Moran Norris.
Recap: Minnesota vs. Detroit
Ryan Longwell's 26-yard field goal with just nine seconds to play led Minnesota to another late victory as the Vikings edged the Detroit Lions, 12-10.
Kitna out, Orlovsky starts for Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna sat out Sunday's game at Minnesota because of a bad back and Dan Orlovsky made the start under center for the first time in his career.
Lions QB Kitna doubtful for Sunday
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna missed his third straight practice on Friday with a bad back, leaving his status for Sunday's showdown with the Minnesota Vikings up in the air.
Lions' Kitna misses another practice
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna missed a second straight practice on Thursday with a bad back, leaving his status for Sunday's upcoming showdown with the Minnesota Vikings up in the air.
Report: Rogers ruled to repay Lions
Former Detroit wide receiver Charles Rogers will reportedly need to repay the Lions millions of dollars, after the franchise won a grievance against the player.
Recap: Detroit vs. Chicago
Kyle Orton threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns as Chicago routed Detroit, 34-7, in the latest installment of their 79-year-old rivalry at Ford Field.
Lions' Foster, Peterman, Thomas doubtful
Detroit Lions offensive tackle George Foster, guard Stephen Peterman and running back Marcus Thomas are all listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.
